<p>The duck stopped swimming</p><p>as a redbird sang</p><p>A bear was growling</p><p>as a cat went lame</p><p>I held my breath</p><p>and watched in awe</p><p>Could this be real ?</p><p>Could they both fall ?</p><p>A smile appeared</p><p>upon my face</p><p>Divine Intervention?</p><p>Amazing Grace?</p><p>As time ran out</p><p>I saw the score</p><p>From a nearby strip</p><p>there came a roar</p><p>Suddenly I was not alone</p><p>as elephants began to roam</p><p>In the distance a swelling tide</p><p>A leprechaun ran off to hide</p><p>An Irish dirge began to play</p><p>as a golden dome was washed away</p><p>Then came a cry</p><p>from a big orange bowl</p><p>We're back again!</p><p>Now Roll Tide Roll!</p><p>by Danny Huffman</p><p>Nov. 18, 2012</p>